Sam The Dog Pound Hound is based upon a personal relationship my family had with Our Dog Sam, who was a hound my husband brought home from the pound. He was an older dog, very much in need of a home, and we were a family, very much in need of a family pet. What a wonderful member of our family Sam proved himself to be. He was a protector for our children, a companion to me, and a hard working ranch hand who worked alongside my husband each day. He didn't have a pure bred pedigree, but he was pure in heart and as loyal as they come. If you are considering bringing a pet into your family environment, I encourage you to first check into the dogs/cats who are being cared for by your local animal control center and humane shelter. These animals desperately need homes and you just might find yourself a hero there, as we did with our Sam.